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It's just north of El Porto and Hammerlands, and north of the artificial reef. There is a huge parking lot directly above the break, it's pretty hard to miss. Look for the pipe at low tide which goes straigh out to sea.
English (Translate this text in English): It's just north of El Porto and Hammerlands, and north of the artificial reef. There is a huge parking lot directly above the break, it's pretty hard to miss. Look for the pipe at low tide which goes straigh out to sea.
English (Translate this text in English): It's just north of El Porto and Hammerlands, and north of the artificial reef. There is a huge parking lot directly above the break, it's pretty hard to miss. Look for the pipe at low tide which goes straigh out to sea.
English (Translate this text in English): It's just north of El Porto and Hammerlands, and north of the artificial reef. There is a huge parking lot directly above the break, it's pretty hard to miss. Look for the pipe at low tide which goes straigh out to sea.
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
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Surf Spot Characteristics
Alternative name Shitpipe
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencySometimes break
Wave
TypeReef-artificial
DirectionRight and left
BottomReef (coral,sharp rocks etc..) with sand
PowerHollow, Powerful, Ledgey
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthShort (< 50m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorthWest
Good wind direction
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to
Best tide positionHigh tide only
Best tide movement
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Week crowdCrowded
Week-end crowdCrowded
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Dangers
- Rocks
- Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
- Localism
Additional Information
The spot is really locked down by the local crew in South Bay. You can see the wave wedge off the pipe (which goes directly out to sea) and you want to drop in early on top of the pipe, or better yet, just deep of the pipe. The left is a lot more consistent than the right, but I have seen some guys get shacked going right. The barrel is amazingly square -- like the Box in Australia.
I am pretty sure you will get vibed if the place is doing its thing, so I don't know how useful it is to go alone (unless you like to scrap with the guys). Since the takeoff is so tight, expect lots of drop ins -- which causes the problems in the water.
Also, DO NOT fall on the pipe! If you fall on the pipe, I guarantee you will lose some skin as the pipe is covered with barnacles and other sharp things!
English (Translate this text in English): The spot is really locked down by the local crew in South Bay. You can see the wave wedge off the pipe (which goes directly out to sea) and you want to drop in early on top of the pipe, or better yet, just deep of the pipe. The left is a lot more consistent than the right, but I have seen some guys get shacked going right. The barrel is amazingly square -- like the Box in Australia.<br /><br />I am pretty sure you will get vibed if the place is doing its thing, so I don't know how useful it is to go alone (unless you like to scrap with the guys). Since the takeoff is so tight, expect lots of drop ins -- which causes the problems in the water.<br /><br />Also, DO NOT fall on the pipe! If you fall on the pipe, I guarantee you will lose some skin as the pipe is covered with barnacles and other sharp things!
English (Translate this text in English): The spot is really locked down by the local crew in South Bay. You can see the wave wedge off the pipe (which goes directly out to sea) and you want to drop in early on top of the pipe, or better yet, just deep of the pipe. The left is a lot more consistent than the right, but I have seen some guys get shacked going right. The barrel is amazingly square -- like the Box in Australia.<br /><br />I am pretty sure you will get vibed if the place is doing its thing, so I don't know how useful it is to go alone (unless you like to scrap with the guys). Since the takeoff is so tight, expect lots of drop ins -- which causes the problems in the water.<br /><br />Also, DO NOT fall on the pipe! If you fall on the pipe, I guarantee you will lose some skin as the pipe is covered with barnacles and other sharp things!
English (Translate this text in English): The spot is really locked down by the local crew in South Bay. You can see the wave wedge off the pipe (which goes directly out to sea) and you want to drop in early on top of the pipe, or better yet, just deep of the pipe. The left is a lot more consistent than the right, but I have seen some guys get shacked going right. The barrel is amazingly square -- like the Box in Australia.&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;I am pretty sure you will get vibed if the place is doing its thing, so I don't know how useful it is to go alone (unless you like to scrap with the guys). Since the takeoff is so tight, expect lots of drop ins -- which causes the problems in the water.&lt;br &#47;&gt;&lt;br &#47;&gt;Also, DO NOT fall on the pipe! If you fall on the pipe, I guarantee you will lose some skin as the pipe is covered with barnacles and other sharp things!
Atmosphere
See above. MAKE SURE MY NAME IS NOT ATTACHED TO THIS DESCRIPTION!!
English (Translate this text in English): See above. MAKE SURE MY NAME IS NOT ATTACHED TO THIS DESCRIPTION!!
English (Translate this text in English): See above. MAKE SURE MY NAME IS NOT ATTACHED TO THIS DESCRIPTION!!
English (Translate this text in English): See above. MAKE SURE MY NAME IS NOT ATTACHED TO THIS DESCRIPTION!!
General
It's an amazing wave, but it doesn't get good unless the tide is higher and the swell is large. On almost any day, you can see where the spot is as the wave always refracts off the pipe to make a "warbly" wave. Check it out from Vista Del Mar(?). Screw those damn South Bay local punk surfer and spongers!
English (Translate this text in English): It's an amazing wave, but it doesn't get good unless the tide is higher and the swell is large. On almost any day, you can see where the spot is as the wave always refracts off the pipe to make a "warbly" wave. Check it out from Vista Del Mar(?). Screw those damn South Bay local punk surfer and spongers!
English (Translate this text in English): It's an amazing wave, but it doesn't get good unless the tide is higher and the swell is large. On almost any day, you can see where the spot is as the wave always refracts off the pipe to make a &quot;warbly&quot; wave. Check it out from Vista Del Mar(?). Screw those damn South Bay local punk surfer and spongers!
English (Translate this text in English): It's an amazing wave, but it doesn't get good unless the tide is higher and the swell is large. On almost any day, you can see where the spot is as the wave always refracts off the pipe to make a &amp;quot;warbly&amp;quot; wave. Check it out from Vista Del Mar(?). Screw those damn South Bay local punk surfer and spongers!
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